MP reveals Iran’s next step: Launching metal uranium factory

TEHRAN— In an interview with the Young Journalists Club news agency on Sunday, Abolfazl Amouei, spokesman for the parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, revealed that the next big step of Iran’s master plan is to develop its peaceful nuclear activities.

Oldest Achaemenid fire temple unearthed in Georgia, Georgian Orientalist says

TEHRAN – The ruins of the oldest Achaemenid-era (c. 550-330) fire temple has been unearthed in Georgia, senior Georgian Orientalist Alexander Chulokhadzeh has said.

Archaeologists make final attempt to unearth Seleucid temple

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has commenced its final attempt to possibly unearth the ruins of the Seleucid Laodicea Temple believed to be buried under the modern town of Nahavand in Hamedan province, west-central Iran.

Iran’s Ghalibaf: Israel is ‘greatest evil’

“The heart of Islam beats for Palestine”

TEHRAN— Speaking at a parliamentary session on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf harshly condemned the recent bombardment of Gaza by the Israeli usurper regime and stated that Islam’s heart is beating for Palestine.

Russia says Vienna talks ‘good but not easy’

TEHRAN – A senior Russian diplomat participating in the Vienna nuclear talks has said the negotiations are making progress but with difficulty. 

FM Zarif holds talks in Rome 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Rome on the second leg of his tour of several European countries.

Israel's ‘collapsing false prestige’ will not recover: Iran’s interest section in Egypt

TEHRAN— In a tweet posted on Sunday, the interest section of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Egypt condemned the brutal attacks of the Israeli regime against the defenseless people of Gaza.

Inside presidential elections: Plans and promises

TEHRAN — As the registration began to close on Saturday, the Ministry of Interior witnessed many prominent political figures coming and going, including key figures Ebrahim Raeisi and Ali Larijani.

Guardian Council says recent interpretation of law is yardstick for vetting presidential candidates

TEHRAN – The Constitutional Council, commonly called the Guardian Council, says the body’s recent interpretation of the law governing the necessary qualifications of presidential hopefuls will serve as the yardstick for vetting the candidates.

Prominent presidential hopefuls register last day

TEHRAN — On the last day of registration for the presidential elections, many prominent political figures went to the Ministry of Interior to register as presidential candidates for the June 18 elections.

Iran, Russia consult about Vienna talks

TEHRAN — The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Russian Federation, Kazem Jalali, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Friday.

IRGC commander: Israeli regime completely surrounded by resistance front

TEHRAN — According to a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), the Zionist regime of Israel has been caught off guard and is completely surrounded by the resistance front.

Rural museum house makes debut in Golestan province

TEHRAN – The first rural museum house in Golestan province has recently opened its doors to the public, a local tourism official announced on Saturday.

Iran calls on Armenia, Azerbaijan to resolve dispute peacefully amid border tensions

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran has reacted to the issues that have arisen along the borders between Armenia and the Azerbaijan Republic, urging the two neighboring countries to resolve their border dispute through peaceful ways. 

Zarif cancels Vienna visit as Iran criticizes Austrian sympathy with Israel

TEHRAN – Iran’s top diplomat canceled a trip to Vienna amid Iranian criticism over a controversial decision by Austria to fly the Israeli flag over government offices.

Iran to organize webinar on Persian poet Ferdowsi in Lahore

TEHRAN – The Iranian Culture Center in Lahore, Pakistan, plans to hold the webinar “Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh and the Secret of Persian Language Eternality” on Sunday.    

Intl. webinar to discuss ways to preserve Persepolis for future generations

TEHRAN – A host of experts will be discussing archaeological findings and the latest attempts for the conservation of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis for future generations.

Intl. travels fall by 80% in Iran due to coronavirus

TEHRAN – The average of international travels to and from Iran fell by 80 percent during the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (ended on March 20, 2021) from a year earlier.

Ali Larijani nominates as presidential candidate

TEHRAN – Former Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani registered to run for the presidential post on Saturday.

IAEA inspected Iran nuclear facilities three times a month: report

TEHRAN— According to Bloomberg, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has conducted three-snap inspections of Iranian nuclear facilities a month, marking a record.

Rouhani congratulates Muslim leaders on Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a congratulatory message to the leaders of Islamic countries congratulating them on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Investigating disasters caused by Yemen War and Role of Intl. Law on Armed Conflicts

The fourth pre-session of an international conference on international law and armed conflict in the region, entitled "Yemen War and Role of International Law on Armed Conflicts", was held virtually at Qom University.

Irish novelist Adrian McKinty’s “The Chain” appears in Persian 

TEHRAN – Another Persian translation of Irish novelist Adrian McKinty’s book “The Chain” by Simin Mahbub has been published in Tehran

Ruined Sassanid city restoration works begin

TEHRAN - Work to restore Belad Shapur has begun at several locations across the ruined Sassanid city, which is situated in Dehdasht, southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.

Iran, Russia discuss fight against drug trafficking

TEHRAN – The Iranian anti-narcotics police chief Majid Karimi, and the representative of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Iran, Alexey Vladimirovich Kozhukhov, discussed ways of cooperation to fight against drug trafficking.

Leader: Future administration must be optimistic, capable and faithful

TEHRAN—Addressing students virtually on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advised the nation to participate in the June presidential elections enthusiastically to boost confidence of the next administration.

IAEA: Iran's enriched uranium is up to 63%

TEHRAN—The United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Tuesday that the uranium samples they have received from the Natanz nuclear site was enriched to up to 63%.

Leader condemns acts of aggression in Afghanistan, Palestine

TEHRAN— In a virtual speech with the students late on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution condemned acts of aggression in Kabul and Jerusalem, stating that Israel only understands the language of force.